| Identification | |
| Name: | Methoxsalen |
| Synonyms: | MOP; 6-hydroxy-7-methoxy-5-benzofuranacrylic acid delta-lactone; 7-furocoumarin; 8-Methoxy; 8-methoxy-2',3',6,7-furocoumarin; 8-Methoxy-4',5':6,7-furocoumarin; 8-Methoxyfuranocoumarin; 8-Methoxypsoralen; 8-MOP; 8-MP; 9-methoxy-7H-furo(3,2-g)benzopyran-7-one; 9-methoxyfuro[3,2-g]chromen-7-one; 9-Methoxypsoralen; Ammoidin; meladinin; Meloxine; Methoxa-Dome; methoxalen; Oxsoralen; Oxsoralen Lotion; Oxsoralen Ultra; oxypsoralen; proralone-mop; psoralen-mop; Psoralon-MOP; Uvadex; Xanthotoxin; xanthoxin; zanthotoxin |
| CAS: | 298-81-7 |
| EINECS: | 206-066-9 |
| Molecular Formula: | C12H8O4 |
| Molecular Weight: | 216.19 |
| InChI: | InChI=1/C12H8O4/c1-14-12-10-8(4-5-15-10)6-7-2-3-9(13)16-11(7)12/h2-6H,1H3 |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Transport: | 3216 |
| Density: | 1.368g/cm3 |
| Stability: | Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. May decompose when exposed to light. |
| Refractive index: | 1.635 |
| Water Solubility: | PRACTICALLY INSOLUBLE |
| Solubility: | PRACTICALLY INSOLUBLE |
| Appearance: | Odorless white to cream-colored crystalline solid. Bitter taste followed by tingling sensation. |
| Packinggroup: | I; II; III |
| Storage Temperature: | Corrosives area. Keep containers tightly closed. Store protected from light. Store in a cool, dry area away from incompatible substances. |
| Color: | SILKY NEEDLES FROM HOT WATER OR BENZENE + PETROLEUM ETHER LONG RHOMBIC PRISMS FROM ALCOHOL + ETHER WHITE TO CREAM-COLORED, FLUFFY, NEEDLE-LIKE CRYSTALS |
| Usage: | Naturally occurring analog of psoralen. Use in treatment of psoriasis and mycosis fungoides |
| Safety Data | |
| Hazard Symbols |
T:Toxic
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